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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.42, 2,052.62 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.42, 2,052.62 and 342.42 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.42 : 2,052.62 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.42/2,052.62 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.42x = 2,052.62 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.42x = 702,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,858.14/1,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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